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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1934
Page
2
A rambling Amarillo forecast laments late snow chances as showery clouds arrive. The column segues into money psychology, Insull's fortune saga, marriage vs bachelor life, and a birthday club idea for March 22 with Hugo Loewenstern Jr. and a 104th birthday note for Rev T A Boveau.
Mrs. H L Gaither and Mrs. Charles Adkisson organize an expense drive to cover funeral costs for 3 year old Shirley Pauline Palmateer who died after being struck by a car on Wednesday. Donations totaling 44 75 have been raised with gifts from Globe News Palace of Sweets Killough and Davies and many individuals. Callers may contribute to the two organizers at 1208 Washington or 410 Carolina.
Labor spokesmen say only a presidential order for elections to determine union representation can avert the strike. They expect NRA to require payroll cuts to identify eligible voters, noting a possible but lengthy legal clash over licensing or data submission. The preferred move remains a Roosevelt-backed election under the industrial code.
Rev. Gideon DeMerchant of Canada will speak at Sunday night services at the Assembly of God Church on 900 North Pierce Street. After services he and the church pastor Rev. E R Foster and his wife will depart for California. Rev. A C Bates district superintendent will lead services during Rev Foster's absence.
Della May Johnson two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs R D Johnson died at the family home in St Francis at 315 this morning. Survived by parents a sister Nellie Pay 5. Body in care of N S Grigs and Son pending funeral arrangements.
In Georgetown Texas on March 23 the defense in the C. E. Heidingsfelder embezzlement trial rested without calling the Houston attorney to testify. The defense concluded after under an hour of witness testimony following sessions begun last night.
Four to five bandits held up a Home National Bank truck in Brockton Massachusetts and escaped with about $26,000. Police said the heist occurred today.
Letter suggests an economic recovery scheme by requiring everyone to spend their income weekly in some manner. The note argues simplicity and lack of harm, addressing Tack and referencing Letters, Page 10.
The House barber shops slash rates to two bits for a haircut and 15 cents for a shave after competition and a ruling by doorkeeper Joseph Sinnott. Senators meanwhile enjoy free services in their private parlor, funded by the government.
Miss Charlotte Allen leads a cultural program with 19 scouts showcasing national groups by troop, including Swedish Irish Scottish Japanese and Dutch reps. Homemaking demos, an outdoor camp scene, a camp fire ceremony and a small admission charge support troop projects and a camp building fund. Tickets sold at the Girl Scout headquarters and with troop members.
In Houston on March 23 an El Paso union demand for removal of Robert L. Holliday from the State Relief Commission is said to rest with Speaker Coke Stevenson. Governor Ferguson's husband James E. Ferguson says Stevenson appointed Holliday and can remove him, though the relief act lacks clear removal authority. The report notes Stevenson’s power to name but not remove. Also reported: Asheville conventions held last year drew 10,669 delegates who spent about $480,000 in the city.
Crutchfield linked to multiple offenses from 1926 onward, including a bank hold up in White Deer, a lunacy ruling, escapes, and later charges in Amarillo and Moore County. He is described as carrying a pistol during a confrontation with Parker at a hotel, with 100 witnesses called in the trial context as the case unfolds.
Crosby Leonard, 81, who married Ida M. Clark, 29, last year, said he feels like a man of 30 as friends congratulate him. Mrs. Leonard gave birth to a 7 pound girl yesterday and both mother and baby are reported doing fine.
Police reveal plans to assassinate Premier George Tatarescue and other leaders after arresting Professor Gomoju, a renowned Romanian surgeon and member of Kultur ex patria. He allegedly sent threatening letters to government figures, stirring panic amid ongoing trials of Ion Duca’s slayers.
State Banking Commission chief E C Brand orders a report on state banks as of March 5 matching the national banks’ timing. He expects a tremendous improvement from a year ago when banks were under a moratorium, with many Texas banks urged to cut cash reserves to reduce robbery profits.
Gilchrist cites exclusive UP figures showing about 250000 spent by the Highway Commission and 666170 by the Relief Commission on an emergency road program of 8900000. The work differs from 24000000 for the Recovery Act and 89 percent of that program is under contract or bids. Highway projects totaling 1250000 will be bid here Monday. Texas employs more workers than any state under the act.
A free lecture titled Christian Science God's Law of Progress will be given Sunday at 3 pm in the Municipal Auditorium. Judge Frederick C. Hill of Los Angeles, member of The Mother Church Lec tureship, will speak under the auspices of the local Christian Science Church. The public is invited.
Chicago March 23 brokers walk out of the wheat pit at the Board of Trade in a show of dissatisfaction over scarce business. Brokers deserted the arena and wandered the floor giving a calm scene as bids and offers faded. The action reflects postwar trading constraints and higher federal taxes on grain transfers.
Kansas City market activity shows strong to higher bids on hogs and steady to firmer cattle demand with lighter volume. Missouri and New Orleans price action in cotton futures reflects early gains, brief dips, then a steadying close near昨日's levels despite volatile intraday moves.
The Santa Fe Orchestra, conducted by C. W. Weber, schedules an Easter concert at 3 oclock on Sunday afternoon in the Santa Fe auditorium. Soloists include Beryl Desmond and Wer dene Wilson, with a varied program of choral and instrumental pieces and The Star Spangled Banner as the closing number.
Indications point to large crowds for Phil Baxter and his famous orchestra appearing Monday at Roseland Ballroom and Tuesday at Nat Dance and Dine Palace. Admission is 1.10 per couple, 1.10 for stags, and 55 cents for extra ladies as a Tri-State Fair attraction.
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